Friday, February 08, 2008

Pampanga: Armando's Pizza at the Historic Camalig Restaurant

Now have you ever heard of Kapampangan pizza? If not, then you must visit Armando's Pizza at the Historic Camalig Restaurant, the old Nepomuceno rice granary in Angeles City, that had been converted into a restaurant. And what toppings might one find in Doy's Kapampangan? Longganiza, ebun buru (salted duck eggs), onions and pickle relish! It sounds nasty, but tastes heavenly!

I've always been a fan of pizza at the Camalig. The crusts are baked to a perfect crisp with a generous serving of toppings. And if you choose to bring some home to your friends and family, the packaging is a novelty as well since the pizza is placed in a bilao and wrapped in Manila paper like pansit. Well, we're passing by the Camalig after our tour on Sunday. Yum!

Historic Camalig Restaurant
292 Sto. Rosario Street, Angeles City
+63 45 3225641
+63 45 8881077

Thursday, February 07, 2008

Ivan About Town meets Happy Slip

I got to meet YouTube celebrity Christine Gambito, more popularly know as Happy Slip, at the exclusive Happy Slip Meet and Greet event today. The Department of Tourism designated her as an ambassador for Philippine tourism given her popularity on the Internet. She's been traveling around the country and I'm eager to watch the videos from her tour.

Wednesday, February 06, 2008

Pampanga: Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2008 in Clark Field, Pampanga

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

FIRST FIESTA DAY - February 7, Thursday
5:30 - 7:00 am Hot Air Balloon Flight
7:00 – 7:30 am Paragliding Exhibition
7:40 – 8:30 am Ultra-Light Aircraft Formation Flying
8:30 – 9:30 am Ultra-Light Bomb Dropping Audience Participation
9:30 – 10:00 am Sky Diving Exhibition
10:00 – 11:00 am Kite Flying Exhibition
11:00 am – 1:30 pm Light Airplane Balloon Bursting Competition
1:30 – 2:00 pm Sky Diving Exhibition
2:00 – 2:45 pm Army Jeep Club Demonstration
3:45 – 4:30 pm RC Demonstration Flying
4:30 – 5:00 pm Rocketry Demonstration
5:00 – 5:20 pm Ultra-Light Formation Flying
5:20 – 6:00 pm Hot-Air Balloon Fly-In

SECOND FIESTA DAY - February 8, Friday
5:30 -7:00 am Hot Air Balloon Flight
7:00 – 7:30 am Paragliding Exhibition
7:40 – 8:30 am Ultra-Light Aircraft Flyby
8:30 – 9:30 am Aerobatic Flight Display
9:30 – 9:50 am RC Helicopter Show
9:50 – 10:20 am Fire Fighting Exhibition
10:20 – 11:00 am Radio Control Aircraft Flying
11:00 – 11:30 am Sky Diving Exhibition
11:30 am – 12:30 pm Ultra-Light Bomb Dropping
12:30 – 1:30 pm Choreographed Kite Flying Exhibition
1:30 – 2:30 pm AOPA Aircraft Flyby
2:15 – 3:15 pm Aircraft Balloon Bursting Competition
3:15 – 4:00 pm Aerobatic Show
4:00 – 4:30 pm Rocketry Demonstration
4:30 – 5:15 pm Paragliding Exhibition
5:30 – 6:00 pm Hot Air Balloon Flights

THIRD FIESTA DAY - February 9, Saturday
5:30 -7:00 am Hot Air Balloon Flight
7:00 – 7:30 am Paragliding Exhibition
7:40 – 8:30 am Ultra-Light Aircraft Flyby
8:30 – 9:30 am Aerobatic Flight Display
9:30 – 10:00 am Search and Rescue Flying Exhibition
10:00 – 10:30 am Missionary Heliostat Aircraft Demo
10:30 – 11:00 am Sky Diving Exhibiton
11:00 am – 12:30 pm Light Airplane Balloon Bursting Competition
12:30 – 1:30 pm Choreographed Kite Flying Exhibition
1:30 – 2:30 pm Ultra-Light Flying Display
2:30 – 3:15 pm Agricultural Plane Spray Demo
3:15 – 3:45 pm Sky Diving Exhibition
3:45 – 4:30 pm Aerobatic Exhibition
4:30 – 5:00 pm Rocketry Demonstration
5:00 pm onwards Kapamilya Caravan Variety Show
5:00 – 5:30 pm Ultra-Light Flyby
5:30 – 5:45 pm RC Airplane Flying Demonstration
5:45 – 6:15 pm Hot Air Balloon Flight
6:45 – 7:30 pm Hot Air Balloon Night Glow

LAST FIESTA DAY - February 10, Sunday
5:30 - 7:00 am Hot Air Balloon Flight
7:00 – 7:30 am Paragliding Exhibition
7:40 – 8:30 am Ultra-Light Aircraft Flyby
8:30 – 9:30 am Missionary Heliostat Aircraft Demo
9:30 – 10:00 am RC Helicopter Show
10:00 – 10:30 am Helicopter Flying Exhibition
10:30 – 11:00 am Sky Diving Exhibition
11:00 am – 12:30 pm Light Airplane Balloon Bursting Competition
12:30 – 1:30 pm Choreographed Kite Flying Exhibition
1:30 – 2:30 pm Ultra-Light Flying Display
2:30 – 3:00 pm RC Airplane Flying Demonstration
3:00 – 4:00 pm Aerobatic Exhibition
4:00 - 4:45 pm Rocketry Demonstration
4:45 - 5:00 pm Search and Rescue Exhibition
5:30 - 6:45 pm Hot Air Balloon Night Glow
7:30 pm Crew and Awards Night Party

Tuesday, February 05, 2008

Win a SEAIR ticket to Boracay!

I'm so happy about SEAIR, I've decided to give away a free round-trip airfare gift certificate to Boracay to one lucky blogger. So how do you join? The only thing you have to do is blog about SEAIR and say why you deserve to win the ticket.

To qualify, your blog entry must have a link to the SEAIR website and a trackback to this entry. Deadline is on 26 February 2008, 8 p.m. and I'll randomly draw the winner from all qualified blogs that evening. The gift certificate I'm giving away will be valid from now until 15 October 2008 except during super peak dates like Holy Week. Also check-out SEAIR's Hangar in Multiply to find out about the latest deals. Good luck and happy blogging!

Friday, February 01, 2008

Pampanga: Hiking in Mt. Arayat

Mount Arayat towers over Pampanga. And you definitely cannot miss it since it's the only mountain you'll see in the plains of Pampanga as you drive along the NLEX. Ever thought of climbing it? Well, there are two ways to get up. The first is via the Mt. Arayat National Park in Arayat, Pampanga. While the second is via the town of Magalang, near the Pampanga Agricultural College.

This mystic mountain has always been an important symbol in Kapampangan folklore being the home of Aring Sinukwan, the legendary deity of the ancient Kapampangans. There is also a thriving Rizalista community in the Arayat side. I was able to visit their shrine several years back.

We did an ocular inspection of Abe's Farm last Sunday in preparation for our tour next week. And we decided to hike up Mt. Arayat. Since we arrived late, reaching the summit was out of the question. So we had to settle for a resting area called 7-11, an hour away from the jump-off point. It's called 7-11 because there is a convenience store there.

From there, you could see the famous White Rock, a rock formation seen from afar and which is more defined during the summer months when the plant growth dries up exposing it completely. You also have a view of Pampanga but not as spectacular as from the summit where you'll be afforded views of the Pampanga River meandering towards Manila Bay.

For the Magalang side, you can arrange for guides with the Pampanga Agricultural College or Abe's Farm. They charge PHP1,000 per guide and they usually come in pairs, one in front and one at the end. But you can try negotiating with them too.

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